LNG Industry asked two companies to discuss some issues regarding LNG valves.
VALVES
Matt Byers – Director of Product Management Brian Burkhart – Senior Product Manager Baker Hughes Matt Byers is the Director of Product Management for Consolidated Pressure Relief Devices, a pioneer in overpressure protection that delivers solutions to the increasingly high standards for safety, efficiency, and emissions reduction faced by the industries Baker Hughes serves. Matt holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Louisiana Tech University, US. Brian Burkhart is the Senior Product Manager for Consolidated Pressure Relief Devices. Under his leadership, Consolidated has launched two first-to-market and patented products, representing a true technological step change in the overpressure protection industry: the 2900 Series Gen II Pilot-Operated Pressure Relief Valve and the 1900 DM Series Dual Media (DM) Dual Certified Spring-Operated Pressure Relief Valve. Brian holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Distribution Texas A&M University, US, and an MBA from the University of Houston at Sugar Land, US.
Reid Youngdahl – Valve Technical Specialist Emerson Automation Solutions Reid began working for Emerson in 2013 as an Applications Engineer, providing global control valve technical support for various industrial markets such as oil and gas, power generation, and original equipment manufacturers. Reid currently provides technical consultation for severe service control valve applications to optimise customer solutions. Reid is based at Emerson’s office in Marshalltown, Iowa, US.
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